Why Choose CDS

Best CDS Coaching in Dehradun for Defence Aspirants After Graduation

Master Your Future: The Integrated Roadmap to Cracking the CDS Exam

Selecting the Best CDS coaching in Dehradun hinges on finding an institute that provides more than just classroom lectures; it requires a complete, well-structured, and comprehensive plan—a true roadmap—that systematically covers all stages of the CDS selection process for graduates.

At SAO Defence Academy, the program is designed to move you seamlessly from graduation to officer status by focusing on three integrated pillars of success:

Faculty Excellence: Mentors from the Ranks for Focused CDS Preparation

SAO Defence Academy is led by highly qualified faculty with strong military backgrounds, including experienced ex-defence personnel. This ensures aspirants receive realistic, disciplined, and exam-oriented guidance based on actual defence service experience, making the training practical, structured, and aligned with real CDS and SSB selection standards.

High Officer-Level Career Growth
CDS (Combined Defence Services) is the gateway to high officer-level career growth in the Indian Armed Forces. It provides a direct path to becoming a commissioned officer, offering leadership opportunities, professional excellence, job security, and the pride of serving the nation with honor.

Why SAO for CDS

22+ years of defence exam expertise, UPSC-level faculty, full mock tests, and structured CDS-specific training.

Preparing for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination requires focused guidance, disciplined training, and expert mentorship. SAO Defence Academy is a trusted institute offering CDS coaching in Dehradun for graduates who aspire to become commissioned officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. With experienced faculty, exam-oriented teaching, regular mock tests, hostel facilities, and complete syllabus coverage, SAO Defence Academy is widely recognized as one of the best CDS coaching institutes in Dehradun. Whether you are a fresh graduate or a working aspirant, our CDS coaching after graduation is designed to help you clear the written exam and confidently face the SSB interview.

Dehradun – The Ideal Destination for CDS Coaching

Dehradun is widely known as India’s defence education capital and the most preferred location for CDS coaching in Dehradun. With its strong defence culture and disciplined academic environment, the city provides the perfect foundation for CDS aspirants. SAO Defence Academy is strategically located in Dehradun to help students benefit from this focused atmosphere and prepare effectively for the CDS examination.

Focused & Safe Environment for CDS Aspirants

One of the biggest advantages of CDS coaching in Dehradun is the peaceful, safe, and distraction-free environment. Dehradun offers a calm study atmosphere, defence-oriented surroundings, and a secure setting for hostel students. SAO Defence Academy ensures that aspirants receive structured CDS coaching in Dehradun with full focus on academics, discipline, and personal growth.

SAO Defence Academy – Result-Oriented CDS Coaching in Dehradun

SAO Defence Academy effectively utilizes Dehradun’s defence ecosystem to deliver result-oriented CDS coaching in Dehradun. With experienced mentors, structured classroom programs, regular CDS mock tests, and complete syllabus coverage, SAO Defence Academy stands out as a trusted name for CDS coaching in Dehradun, helping aspirants clear the written exam and SSB interview confidently.

Training Highlights

Courses We Offer — CDS

CDS Regular Batch

Complete Maths + English + GK

  • UPSC-pattern classes
  • Weekly tests
  • Doubt sessions
  • PYQ coverage
Residential:

1,00,000

Non-Residential:

Not Applicable

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CDS Fast Track Batch

For Repeaters & Working Aspirants

  • High-speed syllabus coverage
  • Daily practice sets
  • Full mock tests
  • Concept revision
Residential:

₹ 50,000/- 1 Year

Non-Residential:

₹ 30,000/- 6 Month

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CDS Residential Program

Training + Hostel + Study Hours

  • Daily academics
  • Supervised study hours
  • PT & fitness
  • Weekly mocks
Residential:

₹1,50,000

Non-Residential:

₹60,000

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CDS Course Structure

Mathematics (IMA/AFA/INA)
  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Mensuration
  • Statistics
English (All Wings)
  • Reading comprehension
  • Error correction
  • Vocabulary
  • Para jumbling
  • Fill in the blanks
General Knowledge
  • Indian Polity
  • Economy
  • Modern History
  • Geography
  • Science
  • Defense awareness

CDS Syllabus Overview

The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and
workmanlike use of words.

General Knowledge including knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday
observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who
has not made a special study of any scientific subject. The paper will also include questions on
History of India and Geography of a nature which candidate should be able to answer without special
study.

<p>ARITHMETIC Number System&mdash;Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers. Fundamental operations, addition, substraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal fractions. Unitary method, time and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation. Elementary Number Theory&mdash;Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorisation Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm. Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables. ALGEBRA Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M., Theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns&mdash;analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear inequations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable &amp; their solutions. Set language and set notation, Rational expressions and conditional identities, Laws of indices. TRIGONOMETRY Sine &times;, cosine &times;, Tangent &times; when 0&deg; &lt; &times; &lt; 90&deg; Values of sin &times;, cos &times; and tan &times;, for &times; = 0&deg;, 30&deg;, 45&deg;, 60&deg; and 90&deg; Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances. GEOMETRY Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on (i) Properties of angles at a point, (ii) Parallel lines, (iii) Sides and angles of a triangle, (iv) Congruency of triangles, (v) Similar triangles, (vi) Concurrence of medians and altitudes, (vii) Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square, (viii) Circles and its properties including tangents and normals, (ix) Loci. MENSURATION Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres. STATISTICS 19 Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency.</p>

ARITHMETIC

Number System—Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers. Fundamental operations,
addition, substraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal fractions. Unitary method, time
and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and
loss, ratio and proportion, variation.

Elementary Number Theory—Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of
divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorisation Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M.
Euclidean algorithm. Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables.

ALGEBRA

Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M., Theory of polynomials,
solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be
considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns—analytical and graphical solutions.
Simultaneous linear inequations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to
two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or quadratic equations in one
variable & their solutions. Set language and set notation, Rational expressions and conditional
identities, Laws of indices.

TRIGONOMETRY

Sine ×, cosine ×, Tangent × when 0° < × < 90° Values of sin ×, cos × and tan ×, for × = 0°, 30°,
45°, 60° and 90°
Simple trigonometric identities.
Use of trigonometric tables.
Simple cases of heights and distances.

GEOMETRY

Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on (i) Properties of angles at a point, (ii)
Parallel lines, (iii) Sides and angles of a triangle, (iv) Congruency of triangles, (v) Similar triangles,
(vi) Concurrence of medians and altitudes, (vii) Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a
parallelogram, rectangle and square, (viii) Circles and its properties including tangents and normals,
(ix) Loci.

MENSURATION

Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can be split
up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of
right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres.

STATISTICS

Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation frequency polygons,
histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency.

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